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The Knight, the Young Girl and Death (oil on panel)
XIR93867 The Knight, the Young Girl and Death (oil on panel) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 35.5x29.6 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Chevalier, la Jeune Fille et la Mort; ); German, out of copyright
Media ID 12947928
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Greetings Card Large (A4)
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of exquisite greeting cards, featuring the hauntingly beautiful artwork "The Knight, the Young Girl and Death" by Hans Baldung Grien. This captivating oil on panel painting, originally housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, depicts a knight engaged in a fateful encounter with Death and a young girl. Each card in this collection showcases a high-quality, detailed image of this thought-provoking masterpiece from Fine Art Finder, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking to express deep emotions through their correspondence. Impress your loved ones with this unique and timeless work of art.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 29.7cm (8.3" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 29.7cm (16.5" x 11.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this oil painting by Baldung Grien, titled "The Knight, the Young Girl and Death" we are transported to a world where life and death intertwine. The composition depicts a knight on horseback, accompanied by a young girl and the personification of Death itself. The knight, adorned in his armor, represents strength and bravery as he sits atop his majestic steed. His gaze is fixed ahead, determined to face whatever challenges lie before him. Beside him stands the young girl, her innocence evident in her delicate features and flowing gown. But it is Death who steals the show in this hauntingly beautiful artwork. Cloaked in black robes with skeletal hands protruding from beneath its cloak, Death serves as a reminder of our mortality. Its presence looms over both the knight and the young girl, symbolizing that no one can escape its grasp. Grien's masterful use of light adds depth to the scene while also highlighting certain elements such as bones scattered across the landscape. This juxtaposition between life and death creates an eerie yet thought-provoking atmosphere. "The Knight, the Young Girl and Death" invites viewers to contemplate their own mortality while appreciating the fragility of youth against an ever-present backdrop of uncertainty. It serves as a timeless reminder that even amidst beauty and strength lies an inevitable encounter with our ultimate fate - death itself.
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